Species Photo by: Craig Storms
Description: A popular opportunistic shell dweller native to Lake Tanganyika. A red fin variety is well established in the hobby.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2019
Species Spawned: Yes
These pair up and spawn quite small and quite easily. Some pairs will spawn every three or four weeks and drive off or kill older fry if they stay around.
Have Reared Fry? Yes